The municipality of Paralimni-Deryneia has secured 18 out of 66 Blue Flag awards granted across Cyprus, making it the top performer in the island-wide ceremony held at the renowned Fig Tree Bay beach in Protaras on Wednesday. The awarded beaches include Armyropigado, Lombardi, Glyky Nero, Kapparis, Skoutarospilioi, Agia Triada, Minas, Vrysousia, Louma, Pernera, Potami, Vrysi C, Vrysi […]
Finance Minister Makis Keravnos met with the President of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) Employers’ Group, Stefano Mallia, and discussed the need to accelerate efforts to deepen capital markets in the EU and to intensify efforts to reduce the administrative burden. According to a statement by the Ministry of Finance, Keravnos had a meeting […]
Aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and leverage shared opportunities in the field of research and innovation, a meeting took place in Athens between the Director General of the Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF), Theodoros Loukaidis, and the Secretary General for Research and Innovation of Greece, Dr Anastasios Gaitanis. The meeting confirmed the mutual commitment to […]
The renovated and upgraded indoor ‘Spyros Kyprianou’ Athletic Center in Limassol is almost ready to be handed over to the state and the Cyprus sports sector. The venue is where the heart of FIBA Eurobasket 2025 will “beat” in late August and early September. This is a project that began at the beginning of last […]
Cypriot companies operating in the defence industry have recorded rapid growth the House Committee on Energy, Commerce, and Industry has been informed by both the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Cyprus Association of Research and Innovation Enterprises. According to CCCI, the number of such companies has increased tenfold in recent years, while […]
Greek retail group Jumbo reported a strong rise in store sales across Cyprus and Greece in May 2025, reflecting a gradual rebound after a slower start to the year due to Easter falling much earlier than in 2024. Sales at Jumbo’s Cyprus stores increased by 14.5 per cent in May compared to the same month last year, bringing year-to-date […]
Hotel occupancy in Cyprus was slightly down in May, compared to the same month last year, according to the president of the Cyprus Hoteliers Association (Pasyxe) Thanos Michaelides. However, overall figures for the first half of 2025 are expected to surpass those of 2024, as bookings continue to gain pace heading into the summer. Speaking to the Cyprus News Agency […]
Public and private sector collaboration can create a driving force that ‘transforms challenges into opportunities and vision into action’, chairman of the Cyprus Property Developers Association Yiannis Misirlis said during an event dedicated to the island’s real estate and construction sector. According to a statement from the association, the event took place on June 3 and […]
The Larnaca municipality has announced the signing of a contract worth around €600,000 to create a “smart parking system” in the town. The contract was signed by the town’s mayor Andreas Vyras and electrical contracting company YTM Stavrides. It foresees the creation of a system which will include “advanced management software, which allows easy and effective […]
The Landmark Nicosia Towers are arriving to introduce our city to a new way to “Live. Work. Enjoy” in the very heart of the Cypriot capital. As the most prestigious real estate project in the modern history of Nicosia is developing in full speed, the vision of the owner MHV, a company group with a prominent […]
The president of the Employers’ Group Stefano Mallia and the head of the Employers’ Group at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) of the European Union Fulvio Bianconi visited the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Keve) on Tuesday. According to an official statement fromt the chamber, they held a meeting with Keve president […]
Deal boosts Cyprus–India connectivity Cyprus Airways and Air India on Tuesday announced the signing of a new interline agreement, aiming to enhance connectivity and travel options for passengers of both airlines. According to the announcement, the cooperation allows travellers to book a single ticket, benefit from a unified baggage policy, and enjoy a seamless transfer experience. This strategic agreement […]
The Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) has launched two new funding calls, Seed and Innovate, targeted at boosting the growth of startups and supporting existing firms in scaling their products and services for global markets. The combined budget for the two calls stands at €6.2 million. The Innovate programme, with a total allocation of €3.2m, is designed […]
The Director of the Cyprus Transmission System Operator (TSOC), Stavros Stavrinos, has said TSOC has applied to the Cyprus Energy Regulatory Authority (CERA) to secure an in principle approval to develop energy storage systems, exercising the right granted to it by the law. Speaking to CNA on 1 June, Stavrinos said that the TSOC is responding […]
The Cyprus Ports Authority (CPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to two major infrastructure projects, the industrial expansion of the Vasilikos port and the sustainable redevelopment of the Latchi marina, as it marks 52 years of service to the Republic of Cyprus. During a recent media briefing held at the Vasilikos Cement Plant, CPA Director General Anthimos […]
The Daleela ferry launched its first Cyprus-Greece service for the 2025 maritime season on Saturday, just as officials announced a surge in cruise tourism and reaffirmed Cyprus’ ambition to become a key player in the global cruise sector. Deputy Shipping Minister Marina Hadjimanolis, speaking at Limassol Port, highlighted strong public demand and projected 170,000 cruise […]